Senior Associate Litigation Counsel - Remote in MN

Overview

This role involves managing litigation matters across a large healthcare enterprise. The position reports to a Deputy Litigation Counsel leader and includes responsibility for overseeing defensive litigation and arbitration cases. The role offers flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S., with a requirement to work in-office at least four days per week for hires in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Manage defensive litigation and arbitration matters for the enterprise
• Identify, select, and oversee outside counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal representation
• Represent the organization at depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Provide legal counsel related to internal investigations, subpoenas, and government inquiries as needed
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of healthcare law and the healthcare industry
• Build and strengthen relationships across the organization to understand business issues and manage legal risk effectively
• Provide legal advice on the rights, obligations, risks, and privileges of the organization

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Licensed to practice law in one or more jurisdictions
• Minimum of 10 years of complex litigation experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably focused on healthcare law
• Significant experience with complex commercial, consumer, or class action litigation and arbitration
• Strategic thinker with experience determining the best legal course of action to meet business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, internal business partners, and external contacts

Preferred Qualifications

• First chair trial or arbitration experience
• Experience collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment
• Experience advising senior business leaders
• Knowledge of healthcare law, including ERISA and/or Knox-Keene
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
• Compliance with the organization's Telecommuter Policy for remote employees

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $159,300 to $273,200 annually (based on full-time employment and factors such as local labor markets, education, experience, and certifications)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase plan
• 401(k) contribution
• All benefits subject to eligibility requirements

Location

• Remote work available anywhere in the U.S.
• Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. hires required to work in-office at least four days per week

Additional Information

• The position will be posted for a minimum of two business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is collected
• The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination
• Drug testing is required prior to employment